Healthcare Networks: 63% Exploited Vulnerabilities - Team82

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At the annual HIMSS24 conference, Claroty, a company specializing in cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection, has released a new report that reveals concerning data about the security of medical devices connected to healthcare organization networks like hospitals and clinics. The State of CPS Security Report: Healthcare 2023 has found that a staggering 63% of CISA-tracked Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs) exist on these networks, and that 23% of medical devices, including imaging devices, clinical IoT devices, and surgery devices, have at least one KEV.

In the first healthcare-focused edition of The State of CPS Security Report, Claroty's award-winning research group, Team82, delves into the challenge posed by the increasing number of connected medical devices and patient systems coming online, which in turn exposes hospitals to a rising tide of cyberattacks aimed at disrupting their operations. The research aims to highlight the extensive connectivity of critical medical devices, ranging from imaging systems to infusion pumps, and to shed light on the implications of their online exposure. Team82's research frequently ...
... uncovers vulnerabilities and implementation weaknesses, which can directly impact patient outcomes in these cases.

Amir Preminger, the vice president of research at Claroty, emphasized the significant changes brought about by connectivity in hospital networks, leading to remarkable improvements in patient care. Doctors can now remotely diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients with unprecedented efficiency. However, this increased connectivity also brings the risk of exposing hospitals to attackers. Preminger stressed the importance of proper network architecture and understanding the vulnerabilities that come with it. Healthcare organizations and their security partners must develop policies and strategies that prioritize resilient medical devices and systems capable of withstanding intrusions. This includes implementing secure remote access, prioritizing risk management, and implementing segmentation.

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